Whereas I think it was made abundantly clear in "Happy Go Lucky" that Veronica was going to Hearst, and when Veronica was at Hearst in "Welcome Wagon," that sort of sealed the deal. Everything doesn't need to be spelled out; they trust us to put 2 and 2 together.
Mal: How come you didn't turn on me, Jayne? Jayne: Money wasn't good enough. Mal: What happens when it is? Jayne: Well... that'll be an interesting day.
'Serenity'
Veronica Mars: Annoy, Tiny Blonde One. Annoy Like the Wind.
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Polter-Cow - Jan 20, 2007 3:37:09 pm PST #4746 of 5730
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Amy - Jan 20, 2007 3:40:44 pm PST #4747 of 5730
Because books.
I was never confused at all. Let's face it, as viewers we knew Buffy wasn't going away to college, either, because the whole cast certainly wasn't going to follow, were they? Same here. In my opinion, the reason they introduced Hearst in the first place was to get us prepared for the fact that Veronica wouldn't get to go elsewhere.
I don't have a problem with fanwank, but I do think it shouldn't be necessary to use it for important plot points, like telling us what school Veronica attends.
I don't think it's a fanwank at all. The consequences of her missing that exam, and thus being eligible for the scholarship, were clear. Veronica understands (and told us, in voice-over) that Keith bought her a car out of guilt, but a car on payments is not the same thing as tuition to a big, expensive university.
I also don't think it's that important, in the scheme of things, where Veronica goes to school, because that's not the point of the show. And again, as viewers, I think the idea that she would somehow stay in/near Neptune was there along.
bon bon - Jan 20, 2007 4:06:41 pm PST #4748 of 5730
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I thought Veronica was already promised a scholarship at Hearst, right?
Polter-Cow - Jan 20, 2007 4:22:39 pm PST #4749 of 5730
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That was the implication from her encounter with the Hearst lady in OAV, yeah. She was practically guaranteed admission, at the very least.
Hayden - Jan 20, 2007 9:56:53 pm PST #4750 of 5730
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Nothing to add because I agree that they'd planted the seeds of Hearst well, other than that the admission lady in OAV was played by Michael Williams of The Wire, who is well and truly deserving of more screen time on VM.
Polter-Cow - Jan 20, 2007 10:04:21 pm PST #4751 of 5730
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The admission lady was played by Michael Williams?
Invisible Green - Jan 20, 2007 10:20:05 pm PST #4752 of 5730
I'm not familiar with Michael Williams, but "Michael" actually isn't too uncommon as a feminine name, e.g. Michael Michele.
Polter-Cow - Jan 20, 2007 10:30:34 pm PST #4753 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Topic!Cindy - Jan 21, 2007 6:22:34 am PST #4754 of 5730
What is even happening?
Invisible Green - Jan 21, 2007 6:39:40 am PST #4755 of 5730
Michael Williams is decidedly unfeminine.
I see. Very much so.